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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.60, 684.98 and 179

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.60, 684.98 and 179 is: 268.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.60 : 684.98 = 179 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.60/684.98 = 179/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.60x = 684.98 × 179
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.60x = 122,611.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,611.42/456.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.53

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